It is not often that you find a move-in-ready Kailua-Kona home with ocean views, tasteful updates, energy-saving features, and a desirable location. That is exactly what makes this newly listed home in Keauhou View Estates such an exciting opportunity. Just three blocks from the beach, this beautifully renovated single-level home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a detached two-car garage, blue ocean views, and an impressive list of upgrades designed to make everyday l

There is something exciting about walking into a property and seeing not only what it is today, but what it could become. A dated kitchen can become an inviting gathering space. You can replace old carpet with cool, easy-care tile. A tired bathroom can feel fresh and spa-like. With the right property and a good plan, renovation gives you the chance to create a home that reflects the way you actually want to live in Hawaiʻi.

Every now and then, a property comes along that reminds me why Hawaiʻi Island real estate is so special. I am so happy to share that our 5-acre Hāmākua Coast hideaway in Honokaʻa has sold. Even better, it sold in under 40 days and for $51,000 over the listing price.

There is something very special about arriving at a home and immediately feeling the outside world slow down. This pristine Hawi home for sale offers that rare feeling of calm, along with gorgeous ocean and Maui views across open pastureland. The setting feels expansive and private, almost as though you are surrounded by hundreds of acres, yet the property is still manageable and easy to enjoy.

There are very few places on the Big Island that still feel like old Hawaii, and Puako is one of them. Quiet, friendly, ocean-loving, and full of Aloha, this coastal neighborhood has a feeling that is hard to describe until you spend time here. People know each other. Neighbors wave to you. The shoreline becomes part of your daily rhythm. That is why opportunities like Puako Beach Condo #208 are so rare.

One of the most important questions a seller can ask a listing agent is, “How are you going to market my property?” This question gets right to the heart of what matters. Getting a listing is one thing. Selling it well, at the best possible price, is something else. An MLS entry may put a property on the market, but that does not mean the property is truly being marketed.

As we enter 2026, many buyers and investors are asking the same question: “What is really worth owning in Hawaii right now?” The answer is becoming clearer and clearer: grandfathered residential Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STVRs) are worth a lot and will be for a long time. This is due to changing rules, rising ownership costs, and strong demand for high-quality vacation rentals.

I'm happy to say the exquisite Holualoa hideaway has sold in just 96 days on the market. Congratulations to my great sellers on a great result and a successful closing!